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25 Sep 2025 at 07:02

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09 Apr 2025 at 08:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the role of Mulesoft Developer has been completed by UK Shared Business Services Limited on behalf of UK Research and Innovation. This process, classified under the industry category of "Supply services of personnel including temporary staff," involved a selective procurement method via a direct award from the CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Staffing framework. Located in England, the process spanned from the original contract start date of 14 April 2025 to the final contract period concluded on 30 September 2026. The primary focus was on services, and the total contract value reached GBP 217,604.40. Notably, all stages, including contract variations, highlighted the requirement for working within the United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity provided an ideal setting for SMEs to engage and secure contracts with significant organisations such as UK Research and Innovation. Through this contract, businesses specialising in IT staffing services, particularly those offering niche skills related to Mulesoft development, were able to gain valuable experience and expand their portfolio. The framework agreement approach further facilitated predictable revenue streams and potential for long-term engagement, fostering growth and stability for eligible small and medium enterprises.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

GSS25288 - Mulesoft Developer

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation have a requirement to bring in a Mulesoft Developer. This has been sourced via direct award against CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Staffing. Original Contract - 14/04/2025 - 31/10/2025 Variation 001 - 01/11/2025 - 31/03/2026 Variation 002 - 01/04/2026-30/06/2026 Variation 003 - 30/06/2026 - 30/09/2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-45506153-1f7d-42a4-9433-7f5d67f20a37
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a56bbee-96e3-4328-8d72-8c220cc8fd9e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£217,604 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£299,940 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INVOLVED SOLUTIONS

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